The Way We Were

When United Development first designed Independence Square, the aim was to create a budget-friendly community featuring garages which traditional condominiums lacked. 

"Builders are making an extra effort these days to keep their home prices under the $40,000 mark, and the latest example of this budget conscious trend are the new condominium units just introduced at New Century Town in north suburban Vernon Hills.

"Clustered in groups of four 16 six-unit condominium buildings will comprise a new Independence Square neighborhood within the total 600-acre community. United Development Co., the builder, has priced the two- and three-bedroom units from $35,590 to about $38,000."  ~ Chicago Tribune, Friday February 20, 1976.